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Colleen is back with her poetry challenge. This week, the words are Influence & Perception. Remember, synonyms are a must! Check out Colleen’s blog to find which forms of poetry are acceptable for this challenge. Have fun!
Written as a Tanka, my synonyms are Impress and Enlightenment.
Became lackluster with age.
Now long forgotten,
Are the mad days of dazzling.
Enlightenment won over.
Colleen’s 2019 Weekly #Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge No. 132 #SynonymsOnly
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H.R.R. Gorman said:
I went to a seminar recently that talked about how, as we age, the rush to do seems so unimportant compared to just appreciating the ability to ‘be.’ I can see that in this poem, and I really appreciate it.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you so very much, H.R.R.!! 🙂
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Vashti Q said:
A very clever and insightful Tanka, Dorinda! 😀 xo
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much, Vashti!! ❤
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thereluctantpoet said:
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thanks so much, Chuck! xoxoxo
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syl65 said:
Dream your dreams and let the world impress itself.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Yes! I just recently came to that realization! Thanks, my brother! ❤
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syl65 said:
You’re very welcome, my sister! ❤
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Colleen Chesebro said:
Yea, Sis! You made it! This is a fabulous Tanka, correctly written from your perspective. The punctuation really adds to the appearance and the meaning of your words. Remember, great Tanka can be read both, forward and backward. Well done! ❤
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thanks so much, Sis!! I’m doing a happy dance! ❤
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jenanita01 said:
Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.
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jenanita01 said:
Wow, but sad to lose the dreaming…
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Dorinda Duclos said:
I’ll never lose the dreams, I’ve just learned I don’t need to impress anyone but me. I’m a bit complicated at the moment, but starting to see my own light. ❤
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jenanita01 said:
Glad to hear it!
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